John Ferguson
In this course, we'll explore how our practices influence landscapes' resistance to drought. Central to resilience is healthy soil, acting as a water reservoir crucial for sustaining plant life during dry periods. We'll delve into soil structure, organic matter content, and fostering a diverse soil microbiome to enhance water retention. Through techniques like minimum tillage, composting, and promoting soil cover, participants will learn to build soil health, ensuring landscapes can thrive even in challenging drought conditions.
Soil Your Ultimate Water Reservoir
Mr. Ferguson has over 40 years of business experience. He founded and owns Nature's Way Resources, a Houston based composting, mulch and recycling company that specialize in high quality compost, mulch, and soil mixes. He holds an MS degree in Physics and Geology and is a licensed Soil Scientist in Texas. He has won many awards in horticulture and environmental issues. His personal garden has been featured in several gardening books, "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine and his business has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal for the quality and value of the products. His company won the Houston Chronicle’s Ultimate Award for the finest quality compost in the Houston region and he won a Keep Houston Beautiful - Mayors Proud Partner Award for Environmental Education.